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Job Title: Steam Plant Operator IIJob Description

This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of steam plant boilers with capacities of up to 4,000 BHP. The operator will manage and control utility panels to maintain essential services to the plant, and will be responsible for maintaining detailed records in logbooks, operating logs, and regulatory reports. The position also involves overseeing operations associated with electrical power distribution panels, interpreting OEM manuals, reading precision instruments, and performing minor mechanical piping repairs. The operator will be expected to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control steam plant boilers and utility panels.
• Maintain and record entries in logbooks and regulatory reports.
• Oversee operations of electrical power distribution panels.
• Read and interpret OEM manuals and precision instruments.
• Perform minor mechanical piping repairs.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on utility systems.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience operating a multi-boiler steam plant.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Third Class Power Engineers License issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc. (NIULPE).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with boilers, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, steam turbines, and gas turbines.
• Familiarity with steam maintenance, DA tanks, steam fans, and boiler systems.

Why Work Here?

This organization is a leading employer in Atlanta, GA, recognized for its excellent reputation within the community. It offers the potential for permanent placement, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including up to 16 paid holidays, 11 paid vacation days in the first year, and a 9% 403(b) retirement plan match. Additionally, there are other retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and health benefits starting as low as $35/month for a single employee.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial setting that is not climate-controlled and involves working both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions and high noise areas. The position is for the 2nd shift, from 3 PM to 11 PM, Sunday through Thursday, with shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.